Pentax I-10 vs Sony H70
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced January 2011
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Lets take a closer look at the Pentax I-10 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe I-10 was unveiled 11 months before the H70 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the I-10 grades against the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony H70
| I-10 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Pentax I-10
| H70 | I-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony H70
| I-10 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the I-10 versus the H70.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Pentax I-10 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and H70.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H70 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-25 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $310 | $199 |
